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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre invites consultations for declaring prime constituents of packaged commodities alongside Brand Name/Logo of the product
Move to strengthen consumers' rights
The Centre has proposed a provision in the Legal Metrology  Rules, 2011 that a commodity which contains more than one constituent shall have a declaration of composition of two or more prime constituents of the commodity with the Brand Name/ Logo at the front side of the package. The declaration of two or more prime constituents shall contain the percentage/ quantity of unique selling point / unique selling proposition  of the product and in the same font size in which the declaration of unique selling point / unique selling proposition  is made. The said provision shall not be applicable for a mechanical or electrical commodity.
The initiative came after it is observed that manufacturers/ packers/ importers are not making important declarations such as the composition of main ingredients prominently on the front side of the package. The declaration of unique selling point / unique selling proposition  of the product on the front side of the package without it’s percentage of composition is against the consumers’ right to be informed.
Under the Legal Metrology  Rules, 2011 it is mandatory to declare few declarations like name and address of the manufacturer/ packer/ importer, country of origin, common or generic name of the commodity, net quantity, month and year of manufacture, MRP, consumer care details etc. on all pre-packaged commodities in the interest of consumers.
For example, let us suppose if a product is sold with its unique selling point / unique selling proposition as being constituents ‘X’ and ‘Y’. As per the proposed provision, the manufacturer / packer / importer will be required to declare the name and composition of X and Y on the front side of the package as well. Such composition shall be declared in percentage such as “50%” or “50 percent” or “fifty percent” in the same font size in which the name of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are declared on the package.
The public comments/ views are invited from all concerned/ stakeholders including industries, associations, consumers, Voluntary Consumer Organisation and other stakeholders in the matter of declaring two or more prime constituents of the commodity on the front side of the package with the brand name/ logo of the company.
The comments/ suggestions may be submitted upto 31.08.2022 on js-ca[at]nic[dot]in, dirwm-ca[at]nic[dot]in and ashutosh.agarwal13[at]nic[dot]in or physically to Director, Legal Metrology in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-01.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.38% GS 2027’,  ‘GOI FRB 2028’,  ‘7.54% GS 2036’  ‘6.99% GS 2051’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “7.38% Government Security 2027” for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “GOI FRB 2028” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “6.99% Government Security 2051” for a notified amount of Rs 8,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs. 2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 26, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 26, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 26, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 29, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
14 MoUs were exchanged between the Russian OEMs and the Indian companies
5th Round of India-Russia Military Industrial Conference on 6th February, 2020 at Lucknow
The 5th round of India-Russia Military Industrial Conference  was conducted on 6th February 2020 on the sidelines of Defexpo-2020 at Lucknow. The conference was co-chaired by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary from the Indian Side and Mr. Oleg Ryazantsev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russian Federation.
Dr. Ajay Kumar, in his opening remarks brought out that the Inter-Governmental Agreement  on Joint manufacturing of spares in India has been signed at Vladivostok, Russia on 4th September, 2019. The IGA provides framework for partnership of Russian OEMs with Indian industry for manufacturing of spare parts of Russian origin equipment in use by the Indian Defence Forces. Dr Ajay Kumar further elaborated that the Indian side has taken a number of steps to expedite the collaboration between the Indian and Russian Companies and looks forward for expeditious commencement of manufacturing in India. The Russian Deputy Minister, Mr. Oleg Ryazantsev highlighted that the Russian side would actively participate in the collaborations under the ambit of the IGA and would take all necessary steps to facilitate manufacturing of parts in India.
A large number of delegates from Indian and Russian defence sector companies participated in the conference and discussed the way forward to achieve the objectives of Inter-Governmental Agreement under the Make in India initiative.
During the conference a total of 14 MoUs were exchanged between the Russian OEMs and the Indian companies. The first ‘Request for Proposal’ for manufacturing of parts in India under the provision of IGA was also handed over by the Indian Navy to the identified Indian industry. The sides acknowledged that this would pave way for more cases and contracts for joint manufacturing of spares parts, in the days ahead.
Special Service and Features
More than 300 pensioners participate in the special campaign to submit Digital Life Certificate in Chennai
More than 300 pensioners participated in the special campaign that was organised in West Tambaram in Chennai today for the submission of Digital Life Certificate through Face Authentication technique. The Pensioners were guided by the officials of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, Government of India on the procedure for downloading the Face Authentication Jeevan Pramaan App in their mobile phones and submit Life Certificate from their phones. The representatives of the registered Pensioners’ Association, All India Federation of Pensioners’ Association, Chennai along with their associate Pensioners Associations attended the camp.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India has launched a nation-wide campaign for promotion of Digital Life Certificate for Central Government pensioners. Today’s event was organized in collaboration with State Bank of India and was attended by representatives of MeitY/NIC and UIDAI.
Similar campaigns will be organised by the department throughout the month of November and all pensioners are requested to avail this facility for submission of their life certificate.
The central team has requested all the pensioners to visit the official YouTube channel of the department – DOPPW_INDIA OFFICIAL, where two videos in English and Hindi have been uploaded explaining the process of submitting the Life Certificate through Face Authentication Technique in simple language.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 445
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 185 Crore
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 1.97 Crore Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 185 Crore  today. More than 13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.97 Crore  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.37 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403897
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2nd Dose
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10002747
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Precaution Dose
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4498238
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18413567
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2nd Dose
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17515918
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Precaution Dose
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6941022
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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19765419
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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57435679
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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38857154
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554850994
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2nd Dose
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468079123
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202789775
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2nd Dose
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185822905
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126768887
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2nd Dose
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115744216
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Precaution Dose
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12323104
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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990428218
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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836022063
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Precaution Dose
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23762364
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Total
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1850212645
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 5th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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29
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2nd Dose
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389
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Precaution Dose
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6950
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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49
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2nd Dose
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938
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Precaution Dose
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11064
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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500019
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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44740
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2nd Dose
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130612
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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37228
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2nd Dose
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359104
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5498
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2nd Dose
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78035
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4522
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2nd Dose
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49548
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Precaution Dose
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123508
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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592085
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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618626
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Precaution Dose
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141522
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Total
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1352233
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin  beyond March 2021 till March 2024
This will ensure housing for all in rural areas
Financial assistance is to be provided for the construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses under the scheme within total target of 2.95 crore houses
Financial implication for this shall be Rs. 2,17,257 crore out of which central share is Rs.1,25,106 crore
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin  beyond March 2021 wherein financial assistance is to be provided for the construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses, as on 31st March, 2021 under the scheme within total target of 2.95 crore houses.
The details of the approval given by the Cabinet are as follows:
- Continuation of PMAY-G beyond March 2021 till March 2024 as per the existing norms to complete remaining houses within a cumulative target of 2.95 crore houses.
- The total financial implication for construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses is Rs. 2,17,257 crore  for achieving cumulative targets of 2.95 crore houses in rural areas under the PMAY-G and an additional requirement of Rs.18,676 Crore towards the interest repayment to NABARD.
- The phasing out of EBR and provision of entire scheme funding through Gross Budgetary Support  shall be decided in consultation with the Ministry of Finance.
- Release of additional ₹45 lakh administrative funds annually from the Central share of Administrative funds  to each smaller State viz. Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand, the NE States except for Assam and Tripura and all UTs except J&K over and above 1.70 % administrative funds released to said States/UTs.
- Continuation of Program Management Unit  and National Technical Support Agency  till FY 2023-24.
Benefits:
The continuation of scheme till March, 2024 ensures that the remaining 155.75 lakh households within overall target of 2.95 crore houses under PMAY-G would be provided assistance for construction of Pucca houses with basic amenities to achieve the objective of “Housing for All” in rural areas.
As on 29th November, 2021, 1.65 crore PMAY-G houses have been constructed out of the total target of 2.95 crore. It is estimated that 2.02 crore houses, which is almost equal to SECC 2011 database based Permanent Wait List will be completed by the deadline of 15th August, 2022. Therefore, to achieve the total target of 2.95 crore houses, the scheme need to be continued till March, 2024.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Cabinet approves Extension of term of the commission constituted under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within other Backward Classes in the Central List
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of the commission constituted under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within other Backward Classes in the Central List by six months beyond 31st July, 2019 and upto 31st January, 2020.
Benefits
The proposed extension of tenure shall enable the “Commission” to submit a comprehensive report on the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs, after consultation with various stake holders.
President's Secretariat
Envoys of five nations present credentials to President of India
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the High Commissioners/Ambassadors of Bangladesh, Maldives, United Arab Emirates, Latvia and Japan at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . Those who presented their credentials were:
1. H.E. Mr Md. Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
2. H.E. Mr Ibrahim Shaheeb, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives
3. H.E. Dr Abdulnasser Jamal Hussain Mohammed Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates
4. H.E. Mr Juris Bone, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia
5. H.E. Mr Suzuki Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan
Ministry of Home Affairs
MoS , Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurates the All India Police  Shooting Competition-2018
Union Minister of State for Home Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the 19th All India Police  Shooting Competition-2018 at Manesar, Gurugram in Haryana today. The Meet is being organized by the National Security Guard  under the aegis of All India Police Sports Control Board from 6th Dec 2018 to 11th Dec 2018. A large number of eminent personalities and senior officials from various departments / CAPFs attended the event.
More than 750 participants of 31 teams of State Police Forces and CAPFs are participating in the event. The competition is an annual event and aims to improve and judge the professional skills on weapons in the police forces and CAPFs of the country. The competition will be mainly fought in three service weapons i.e. Rifle, Carbine and Pistol. There will be total 13 matches and 41 medals and 13 Trophies will be awarded to the winners.
Director General, National Security Guard, Shri Sudeep Lakhtakia, delivered the welcome address on the occasion and expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister of State for Home, Shri Kiren Rijiju for sparing his valuable time and for boosting up the morale of participants.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Convocation of Visva-Bharati on 19th February
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Convocation of Visva-Bharati on 19th February, 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. Governor of West Bengal & Rector of Visva-Bharati, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar; Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Union MoS for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre will also be present on the occasion. A total of 2535 students will receive their degrees during the ceremony.
About Visva-Bharati
Visva-Bharati was founded by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. It is the oldest Central University in the country. In May 1951, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a Central University and "an Institution of National Importance" by an Act of Parliament. The University followed the pedagogy devised by Gurudev Tagore, though gradually it evolved in the format in which modern Universities developed elsewhere. The Prime Minister is also the Chancellor of the University.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with leaders of pharma industry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with leaders of pharmaceutical industry via video conferencing. The Prime Minister appreciated the crucial role of the pharma sector in the fight against the pandemic.
PM Modi appreciated the way the pharma industry is working even in such trying conditions.
PM Modi remarked that it is because of the efforts of the pharma industry that today India is identified as ‘pharmacy of world’. He said essential medicines were made available to more than 150 countries around the world during the pandemic. The Prime Minister stated that despite all the challenges, the Indian pharma industry has also registered a growth of 18 per cent in exports last year, which shows its potential.
Noting the second wave of the virus and rising number of cases, PM Modi commended the pharma industry for their efforts to increase production of several necessary drugs. He appreciated them for reducing the price of injections like Remdesivir. To keep the supply of medicines and essential medical equipment going smoothly, PM Modi urged the pharma industry to ensure seamless supply chains. PM Modi also extended government’s support for facilities like Logistics and Transportation.
He urged the industry to conduct more and more researches on threats which can occur in the future along with Covid. This, he said, would help us take the lead in combating the virus.
Seeking cooperation from the pharma industry, PM Modi assured that government is undertaking reforms for new drugs and regulatory processes.
The leaders of the Pharma industry appreciated the proactive help & support received from the Government. They highlighted the efforts made over the last one year in ensuring availability of drugs keeping manufacturing and logistics operational. Operations at the pharma hubs for manufacturing, transportation, logistics and ancillary services are being maintained at optimum levels. The participants also share inputs on the measures being undertaken to meet the overall medicine demand in the country despite the unprecedented increase in demand for some drugs the COVID Treatment Protocol.
The meeting was also attended by Union Health Minister Shri Harsh Vardhan, MoS  Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Union Minister Chemical and Fertilizer Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda, MoS  Mansukh Mandaviya, Principal Secretary to PM, Dr V K Paul Member  NITI Aayog, Cabinet Secretary, Union Health Secretary, Union Pharmaceutical Secretary, Dr Balram Bharagava, DG ICMR, amongst other officers from Ministries / Departments of Central Government.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Shri Pradhan says that the Government has brought about paradigm shift in the healthcare sector
Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has said that the Government has brought about a paradigm shift in the national healthcare. Addressing the 15th Health Summit organized by CII here today, he said that an entrepreneurial model is being created by tapping the talent, energy and resources outside the Government system to provide affordable, accessible and sustainable healthcare. The Minister said that Ayushman Bharat, popularly known as Modicare, is the biggest health care system being implemented by the State which will provide health facilities to almost half the country’s population. He said that an ecosystem is being created to provide for more doctors, para-medicos, health infrastructure, etc. He said that this has given big boost to the health industry, as India is also becoming a favourite destination for overseas patients, particularly from Africa, Asia and Latin America, and the sector is becoming a service exporter. Sh Pradhan said that there have been formal agreements with Japan and UAE for providing skilled manpower in the healthcare sector, as Indian workforce has the qualities of sensitivity, compassion and responsibility.
The Minister said that that Health Care Council, set up by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is aggressively pushing to provide trained manpower. The Government has fulfilled the demand for setting up a statutory body for Allied and Other healthcare services. Sh Pradhan said that Indian pharmaceutical industry is already a global player and is in a big league. He said that India can be alaboratory for affordable healthcare industry. He called upon all the stakeholders to contribute in the efforts.